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Job Title:  Compliance Officer, North America (BSA / AML / RPAA)  Job Type:  Full time  Reports To:  Head of North America Compliance  Location:  Remote  The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners, to help them grow.  Meet Nuvei, Nuvei is the global fintech building the infrastructure for every payment, everywhere. Its modular, flexible, and scalable technology enables leading companies to accept next-generation payments, offer all payout options, and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk, and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 52 markets, 150 currencies, and over 720 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally through one integration.  At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service.   We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey!    Position Overview  We are seeking a highly experienced Compliance Officer for North America to support and oversee regulatory compliance across Nuvei’s U.S. and Canadian operations.  This role serves as a key regulatory governance position, responsible for supporting the oversight and implementation of Nuvei’s compliance programs across multiple regulatory frameworks. The position will be appointed by the Board of Directors of Nuvei’s regulated entities and may serve in designated statutory compliance roles.  The Compliance Officer will lead a team responsible for AML monitoring, investigations, and ACH compliance oversight, providing direction and supervision to an ACH/AML Manager, AML Supervisor, and AML Analyst.  In the United States, the role will support oversight of compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related AML regulatory requirements, including acting as the designated BSA/AML Compliance Officer for certain regulated entities.  In Canada, the role may serve as the Senior Officer responsible for AML/ATF compliance under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and may also serve as the Senior Officer responsible for compliance with the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and related supervisory expectations of the Bank of Canada.  The role will work closely with the Head of North America Compliance and senior leadership to maintain effective compliance programs, support regulatory engagement, and ensure Nuvei meets its obligations under applicable financial services regulations.  Because this role may be designated as a statutory compliance officer, the individual may be required to undergo regulatory background checks, fingerprinting, and disclosure of personal information to regulatory authorities in connection with licensing or regulatory approval requirements.  Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Support oversight and ongoing effectiveness of Nuvei’s AML/ATF compliance program across North America, including policies, procedures, controls, governance framework, and lead of internal AML audits.  Serve, where designated, as BSA/AML Compliance Officer for U.S. regulated entities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations.  Serve, where designated, as the Senior Officer responsible for AML compliance under FINTRAC regulations and the PCMLTFA.  Serve, where designated, as the Senior Officer responsible for compliance with the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and related supervisory expectations of the Bank of Canada.  S